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“There is but one pleasure in life equal to that of being called on to make an after-dinner speech, and that is not being called on to make one.”

Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

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Charles Dudley Warner
Charles Dudley Warner

Charles Dudley Warner was an American novelist born on September 12, 1829, and died on October 20, 1900. Known for his humor and satire, his works include notable titles such as 'The Country of the Pointed Firs'. more

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